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This regional building services design consultancy is based in north Leeds and made a name for itself through providing high quality design work to a number of clients in the commercial and high-tech sectors.

Over the years they have been investing heavily in BIM, but CAD still has a crucial role, hence this opportunity for you as a CAD Technician.

With this M&E CAD Operator role they are looking for someone who is comfortable working with AutoCAD and has been focusing on producing building services (M&E) drawings for the last few years.

The projects they undertake are varied, ranging from relatively straight forward retail schemes to large commercial offices and complex (especially from a coordination point of view) factories and data centres.

The role is based north of Leeds with limited public transport options while there is ample on site parking. Due to the complexity of the projects undertaken, the team predominantly works in the office, particularly as their CAD machines are desktop computers rather than laptops!

In terms of rewards, the practice is offering 25 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, bonus and a range of tax friendly benefits such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme as well as a salary of c. £35k depending upon your level of experience.

If this sounds like you and you are looking to continue using AutoCAD rather than cross over to Revit, get in touch so we can discuss the next stage of your journey with this brilliant north Leeds based company.

Key role objective

The principal function of this position is to undertake preparation of installation drawings for projects and tenders as required.

WJ Groundwater offers an extensive training and development program which will commence after individuals complete their probationary period. Company Induction, Initial basic training & PPE issue will be provided from commencement of your employment.

Reports / Responsible to

• Design Manager (Line Manager)

Key areas of responsibility

Preparation of factual reports and installation drawings:

• Prepare 2D and 3D technical drawings,, plans, and schematics based on project specifications.
• Prepare key associated documents notably AutoCAD produced section and layout drawings.
• Collaborate with project engineers and project managers to interpret and translate technical instructions into detailed drawings.
• Revise existing CAD drawings to incorporate design changes or feedback.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with industry standards, including scaling, dimensions, and notation.
• Maintain records and documentation for project drawings and revisions.

This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake various other duties as may reasonably be required of you at your initial place of work or at any of the company’s establishments or sites.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal skills, and written communication skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Sketchup and Revit is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in drawings.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Advantageous to have familiarity with design standards and regulations.

Working Conditions

The role is predominately office based at our head office in Kings Langley but does require that the candidate utilises a Visual Display Unit (VDU) as part of their day to day activities.

Role- CAD Technician

Salary- £30,000- £37,000 per annum plus benefits (Dependent on experience)

Type- Permanent

Location- Stafford

My client design and manufactures a range of bespoke commercial rooms for a variety of clients. They are looking to take on a CAD Technician, on a permanent basis, in Stafford.

The CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Be Degree/ HND/ HNC qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a similar Engineering subject
• Graduate level will be considered as well as those with 2-5 years’ or more of industry experience working in a CAD / design role
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of CAD software – Inventor or Revit
• Experience with Joinery, or any form of woodwork is desirable, but not a necessity
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office programmes
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well alone as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel as required as a large part of the role to customer sites, both in the UK and abroad
• Someone who is keen to progress and develop with a company long term

The CAD Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working as part of the Drawing Office
• Supporting both the Projects and Process Engineering teams
• Working to produce drawings using Inventor CAD software
• Creating layouts and detailed drawings in line with standards
• Keeping on top of project schedules
• Checking and reviewing drawings

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.

Many thanks, Premier Group

CAD Technician
30,000 - 38,000 + Training + Benefits
Monday - Friday, 40 Hours per week
Near Halstead - Commutable from Braintree, Colchester, Earls Colne, Coggeshall, Sudbury & Tiptree

Do you have design experience using AutoCAD or Revit within an engineering, construction or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role within a leading manufacturing company that pride themselves on amazing staff retention as well as offering first class training and development?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a CAD Technician to join the team, working out of their state of the art facility near Halstead. The successful applicant will get the chance to work on extremely exciting projects for customers UK wide, liaising with the design, projects and manufacturing teams. You will be designing both repeat and bespoke products for a range of clients within the construction, commercial building, agricultural, manufacturing and residential sectors.

You will be working for an expanding business who have been at the forefront of their industry for over 60 years! Specializing in full concept to completion for customers from in house design and manufacturing to providing full product support, haulage and installations. This is an exciting time to gain access to excellent company training, development opportunities and a varied role within a business going through another rapid period of growth.

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - REFERENCE 4515 - (phone number removed)

The Role:
* Managing a variety of designs for manufacturing projects
* Using Revit & AutoCAD
* Designing products for the construction, agricultural and manufacturing industries

The Candidate:
* Mechanical design experience within a construction, manufacturing or engineering environment
* Revit & AutoCAD experience
* A commutable distance to Site (Above Locations)

Revorec Recruitment Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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CAD Technician - Colchester area - Salary 28,000 - 35,000 depending on experience

Do you have knowledge of the construction industry or have done qualifications in construction? Can you use AutoCAD and Revit ? If so, a leading supplier of high-quality construction products are looking to recruit a highly motivated CAD Technician to join their team in Colchester.

What's on offer?

• Monday to Friday 40 hours per week core hours being 9.00am to 5pm
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Health care scheme
• Profit related and performance related bonuses
• Pension - company contribution of 3% employee 5%
• Free on-site parking

Duties:

• Working in a team of 15 design staff to produce layout drawings and calculations using AutoCAD / Revit and Microsoft Excel.
• Contact Clients, Architects & Engineers via telephone/email to obtain design details, comments / amendments / approvals of working drawings
• Issuing manufacturing schedules to factories
• Issue drawings with covering letters/emails
• Raising Adjustments on orders to suit customer's requirements and update database
• Communicating relevant information to other departments

Experience:

• Construction industry knowledge gained through education or experience preferable
• A good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit , Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must have excellent organisational & communication skills coupled with good time management and a sense of urgency
• Attention to detail is essential with a confident and professional telephone manner
• Self-motivated, methodical approach with focus on customer service
• Must have own transport

If you are a Revit Technician with good design skills please apply via the link or call Julia to discuss at Prime Appointments.

Please note candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

CAD Technician (2D & 3D, Sheet Metal)

West Mersea, Colchester

£30,000 to £35,000 DOE + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Death in Service Benefit + Medical Support Scheme + Onsite Parking + Development Opportunities + Chartership Support

Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Fridays, 9am to 4pm.

CAD Technician required for a successful manufacturing engineering organisation who provide niche designs to their clients. The company are expanding and so need staff to join their growing team.

Candidates will have 2D and 3D experience, ideally on AutoCAD and SolidWorks or similar packages.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CAD Technician to join a business that invests and develops their team, including support towards progression and Chartership. You will work in an experienced team to support in-house Design Engineers. 

The CAD Technician Role:

•To support in-house Design Engineers.

•Completing designs within the relevant regulations/standards.

•Producing initial 2D layout drawings for client discussion and approval.

•Helping to produce 3D manufacturing models for fabrication and installation.

•Completing full design packages consisting of BOMs, design specification, installation detail drawings & post installation as-built documentation.

•Liaison with the projects team, keeping them up to date throughout the process.

The Successful CAD Technician:

•Previous experience in a CAD role.

•Competent in use of AutoCAD SolidWorks or similar packages.

•You will hold an HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline e.g. mechanical.

Brook Street is delighted to be partnering with a well-established utilities company based in Nuneaton, who are looking for a skilled CAD Designer to join their growing design and engineering team.

The Role

As a CAD Designer, you will be responsible for producing 3D product designs and models that generate DXF files for laser cutting. You will work closely with manufacturing teams and customers to ensure designs meet quality standards and timelines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating accurate 3D product models in SolidWorks.
• Producing DXF files for use with laser cutters.
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams on product specifications.
• Working with sheet metal components and assemblies.
• Supporting digital printing projects where required.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who can bring both technical expertise and strong communication skills to the role.

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' experience using SolidWorks.
• Proven experience working with sheet metal.
• Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Digital printing experience.
• Knowledge of Radan programming or DriveWorks .

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior CAD Technician to join an extremely well established company withing the Building Services industry.

The successful candidate will be working as part of the project BIM team, you will be responsible for delivering complex multi service, co-ordinated and engineered solutions across all aspects of the project including plant spaces and distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Modelling fully coordinated and engineered solutions.

• Full clash detection and checking of your work and the work of others.

• Production of Single Service Drawings from the 3D modelled environment.

• Incorporating comments into both 2D and 3D environments.

• Mentoring and training of less experienced team members.

• Attending site meetings with clients.

• Raising technical queries.

• To complete and progress pre-drawing checklists with the client

• Identify and price variation works not contained within our scope of work

• Carry out site surveys

Skills/attributes:

You will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health services.

You will be capable of working on complex areas of multi service co-ordination, using your own initiative to resolve technical and co-ordination issues.

• Fully conversant in all aspects of Revit, CAD and Navis.

• A sound understanding of BIM and be able to deliver both the LOD and LOI requirements.

• A comprehensive understanding of structural and architectural drawings and the build process.

• A comprehensive understanding of service engineering principals and best practice.

• Capable of coordinating complex and technical areas.

• Understanding manufacturing and prefabrication detailing.

• Extensive building services experience working for a contractor or in the consultancy sector.

• Capable of communicating with the Client / Design team over technical issues.

• Able to impart knowledge and give guidance to junior team members

About the Role

Our client is a specialist provider of industrial air quality consultancy and engineered solutions, with decades of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke dust and fume extraction systems. Serving sectors from pharmaceuticals and food processing to welding, woodworking, and chemical manufacturing, our client prides itself on delivering “right-first-time” systems that meet stringent global safety and environmental standards.

As a CAD Engineer, you will be instrumental in creating detailed 3D models and 2D drawings that translate project concepts into manufacturable, installable engineering solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with design, engineering, and project teams to ensure compliance with ATEX, COSHH, and other regulatory requirements. If you’re passionate about technical accuracy, design efficiency, and environmental safety, this role offers a compelling opportunity to engineer systems that protect both people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop precise 3D CAD models and 2D fabrication drawings for ductwork, extraction systems, structural support, and assemblies.
li>Interpret engineering briefs and collaborate with engineers and consultants to refine layouts and mechanical systems, ensuring efficient dust/fume extraction performance.
• Adapt existing designs to accommodate diverse industries—biomass, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, welding fumes, wood/paper dust, plastics, and more.
< i>Key Responsibilities
• Develop precise 3D CAD models and 2D fabrication drawings for ductwork, extraction systems, structural support, and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering briefs and collaborate with engineers and consultants to refine layouts and mechanical systems, ensuring efficient dust/fume extraction performance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure constructability and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards (including ATEX and COSHH).
• Adapt existing designs to accommodate diverse industries—biomass, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, welding fumes, wood/paper dust, plastics, and more.

Required Qualifications & Skills

< i>Proven experience as a CAD Engineer, preferably in industrial ventilation, air quality systems, or ductwork design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of welding layouts, flanges, duct fittings, airflow fundamentals, and extraction system components.
• Appreciation of industrial compliance frameworks: ATEX, COSHH, LEV, and general workplace safety standards.
• Excellent spatial reasoning, attention to detail, and ability to produce fabrication-ready drawings.
• Effective communication skills: able to work with cross-functional teams, clarify technical queries, and document changes accurately.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and complexity.